MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,576 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Both inner sills starting to corrode at rear.
Imbalance on front brakes, within limits.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded.
Both rear tyres wearing thin.
Inner and outer sills starting to corrode.
O/s rear brake pads wearing thin.
All suspension components are corroded but do not appear to be seriously weakened.
Both front metal brake pipes have some corrosion.
Metal fuel pipes corroded.
N/s front tyre wearing thin.
O/s outer sill corroded at rear but not holed.
O/s rear brake pads wearing thin.
O/s rear tyre wearing thin.
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
All suspension components are corroded but do not appear to be seriously weakened.
Both front metal brake pipes have some corrosion.
Metal fuel pipes corroded.
N/s front tyre wearing thin.
O/s outer sill corroded at rear but not holed.
O/s rear brake pads wearing thin.
O/s rear tyre wearing thin.
Front and rear suspension and subframe components corroded but not seriously weakened.
Imbalance on front brakes (within limits).
Metal fuel pipes corroded but not holed.
N/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit.
O/s chassis leg damaged due to jacking (handling not affected)
O/s front tyre worn close to legal limit.
O/s handbrake slightly down on performance.
O/s outer sill corroded but not holed.
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode.
O/s outer sill starting to corrode.
O/s front brake slightly down on performance (imbalance within limits)
O/s front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode.
slight judder on front brakes
o/s/f brake disc slighly out of shape
FRONT BRAKE PADS 4MM REMAINING
O/S AND N/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODING
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
FRONT BRAKE PADS 4MM REMAINING
BRAKE RESERVIOUR FLUID LOW
O/S AND N/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODING
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Inner Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J360 TBA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1999 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,499 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J360 TBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 27 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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J360 TBA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 July 1999.
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